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Preakness: Steve Asmussen to saddle three
Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen, closing in on the North American record for wins, will have three in the Preakness, including new name Excession.
Protocols announced for Preakness weekend jocks
The Maryland Jockey Club has announced the Covid-19 protocols jockeys riding on Preakness weekend must follow.
Bret Calhoun on Off to the Races radio Saturday
Off to the Races Radio returns September 19 with legendary handicapper and speed figure innovator Andrew Beyer, plus Derby Bill and more.
Runnin’toluvya, Fiya, and more: The week in social media
Runnin’toluvya wins, Fiya blazes, and Tiz the Law takes a seat, in the week in social media.
Delaware steward Fritz Burkhardt passes
Fritz Burkhardt, who served as a steward at Delaware Park for over 30 years, has passed away at age 85.
Preakness: Mr. Big News has final move
Mr. Big News cruised a half-mile in a “maintenance work” Friday, and trainer Bret Calhoun said his charge looks ready for the Preakness.
The case of the Man o’ War shoes
It’s a family heirloom passed down through the generations: a case containing the shoes and bit Man o’ War wore during the 1920 Belmont. But is it real?
Preakness Memories: Timber Country rallies
Our 2020 Preakness Memories series continues with Timber Country, who rallied to win the 1995 Preakness and snap a lengthy losing streak.
Quality, full fields headline Delaware Owners Day
Saturday’s Owners Day at Delaware Park features 11 races, 6 stakes, competitive fields, and a horse named Maythehorsebewithu. What more could you ask?
Sheldon Russell returns to action
Jockey Sheldon Russell, out 10 weeks with an injured wrist, rode his first mount since mid-July to a fourth-place finish today at Pimlico.
